Elementary | Changing a Plane Ticket

Whether you've just gotten off a 12-hour flight or been up all night partying, sometimes you just want some peace and quiet on your taxi ride home. Unfortunately for you, the cab driver is a Beijing opera enthusiast and has different plans. Learn how to (politely) ask someone to ... Show More

Whether you're shopping for furniture or buying low-quality knick-knacks at the fake market, it always helps to know what your product is made of to help determine a fair price. There's nothing worse than realizing your shiny dragon statue is made of cheap plastic! Learn how to t ... Show More

Once you get past the initial niceties and compliments that inevitably take place during a conversation, your newfound Chinese friend will most likely ask you where you've learned such exemplary Mandarin. Today's lesson will teach you how to respond to this question while still p ... Show More

<p>Traveling soon? In this episode of <i>5-Minute English Talk</i>, we continue our practical airport English series!<br /><br />Learn how to confidently ask about flights, find your gate, and handle luggage situations — all in clear, simple English. Whether you’re checking in, f ... Show More

This lesson covers buying a ticket. 

Learn about types of visas, how to apply for a Chinese visa and make sure you do not expire one. Find out what will happen if your visa has expired. Book your airplane tickets one-way or a round-trip. In one word, prepare for your trip. Please sign up and become a registered subs ... Show More

<p>Flown the unfriendly skies lately? Airports are on heightened alert these days for shoe bombers, laptop bombers and carpet bombers. If you&#39;re planning to fly anywhere, today&#39;s Chinese podcast will give you some tips for defending your innocence and explaining away that ... Show More

<p>What should you do with the plate when it is full? Have you ever been stuck not knowing how to ask for a new one in Mandarin? In this lesson, get equipped for the eventuality of the full plate. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2451</p> 

learn words and phrases to use when you travel by airplane 

Have you ever gotten lost in the airport? Well, you're in luck! In today's episode you will learn new phrases to help you navigate the airport with confidence. Enjoy :) Also, check out my YouTube Channel here: www.youtube.com/channel/UCd-97FNYxvF7yvbllwBaEiw Enjoy :) *** Lear ... Show More

In this lesson, Andrea and Frank are in an airport lounge. They briefly discuss where they're flying to. We'll pick up useful expressions, including the verbs for 'to fly' and 'to travel'.